Once again, I must post with heavy heart

[Tiny Tim]

Last night, one of my cats, Bela, passed away.  She didn't feel good yesterday, initially thought it was something in her tummy, but before bed I convinced myself that it was only her shoulder giving her trouble (there has been some minor grinding in it for a while, and she only seemed to be in pain when she tried to stand up, and when I was testing her movement, did kinda wimper when I moved that paw).

I tried not to play favorites between the 2 cats, but she was always a lot more sociable than her sister, Sneetch, so of course she got more attention.  I sure am going to miss her.  Does hurt a little more because she came to live with Dad and I after my sister passed away in 2001, so there's those 2 connections to her as well.

Gonna be sad around this apartment for a couple weeks, but hopefully Sneetch and I can do a little bonding, and get her to be more sociable with me.  We've made progress over the past 9 months or so living here, but still a ways to go.  Maybe this is what we really needed.  All I know is it hurts like he!! right now.

[KyNola]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Tim.

[muebe]

Sorry for your loss...

[Quarlow]

TT,
Very sorry to hear about your kitty. They are family so it will hurt for awhile. But then the memories help to soften the pain. Be strong Brother.

[beefmann]

sorry to hear of your  loss, take all the time you  need

[Keymaster]

Sorry to hear of your loss Tim. May that Empty spot be filled Joy and happiness soon!!

[OU812]

I know your pain Tim, we lost Tucker (Tabys dog) this summer, he was the life of the party,,,,,,,,,,,,,,remember the good times

[NePaSmoKer]

TT

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your kitty. She will always be with you.

[slowpoke]

Sorry for you loss,TT.Try thinking of all the good times you had together.It helps.All the Best   Joe

[Tiny Tim]

Thank you all for the kind words and support.  Miss that little furball like crazy, but so far it hasn't been as bad as around 5 years ago when I lost Sherman.  Sneetch is still doing well, pretty sure she knows why Bela is no longer here and is adjusting to being the queen.  She still looks for Bela a little bit, but I must admit I do too, even though a friend and I buried her today.  We'll be okay, just gonna take a little while.

[hal4uk]

Sorry to hear that, Tim.
I've been there, and it just hurts.  Takes more time than anything.

I've got one about 20 years old right now, and I know he's not too far from "the jumping off point"...
I can "joke" with the little devil about his age right now, but I know it won't be so funny soon.

Hang in there, brother.

[SiFumar]

I'm sorry Tim...I know your heart is heavy.  I lost my baby boy of 19 years in July.  It takes time to heal. :'(